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dextral meaning and definition

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DEXTRAL adjective

Definition of dextral (adjective)

  1. of or on the right
    • "a dextral gastropod shell with the apex upward has its opening on the right when facing the observer"; "a dextral flatfish lies with the right eye uppermost"
    • antonym: sinistral
  2. preferring to use right foot or hand or eye
    • "dextral individuals exhibit dominance of the right hand and eye"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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